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Distance from Or Tambo International to Alberton

Or Tambo International to Alberton is a short everyday drive, covering about 30.6 km in roughly 28 min.

N Or Tambo International → Alberton
Road distance
30.6 km
N3 R21 R24
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
19.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.61×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
28 min
End point
Voortrekker Road
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
28 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R51.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R51.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R57.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R57.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R67.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R67.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R75.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R75.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R88.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R89.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R98.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R99.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
220° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
40° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1360, 28.2450
End coords Destination point
-26.2670, 28.1221
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

30.6 km 28 min
Start Or Tambo International
Finish Alberton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Bonaero Drive
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Kenaero Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto J.F. Kennedy Avenue
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Logan Crescent
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Louis Botha Road
    0.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Tempelhof South Street
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    1.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards R21: OR Tambo International
    1.0 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    3.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards R24: Johannesburg
    10.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    2.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Voortrekker Road
    0.5 km
  20. Continue make a U-turn onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.129, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Alberton → Or Tambo International Or Tambo International to Johannesburg Or Tambo International to Pretoria Or Tambo International to Cape Town Or Tambo International to Durban Johannesburg to Alberton Pretoria to Alberton Cape Town to Alberton
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
15.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
14 min • 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Alberton
06:33 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R127.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R134.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Or Tambo International -26.13601, 28.24498
Midpoint
15.3 km
Total: 30.6 km
Midpoint 15.3 km
30.6 km 28 min
Destination Alberton End: Voortrekker Road -26.26699, 28.12205

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 30.6 km
Return-cycle span 61.1 km
Traversal time 28 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 68.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 15.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.13601, 28.24498
Midpoint -26.15634, 28.16365
End -26.26699, 28.12205
Destination services

Available in Alberton

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Alberton
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Alberton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Alberton
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Alberton

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Alberton stands out
Alberton is best understood as south-east Gauteng district planning, not flattened generic metro copy.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Alberton trip accuracy improves when the exact suburb, mall, office or venue is known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Alberton-specific arrivals, business trips and suburban Gauteng planning.
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Questions 8
How far is Or Tambo International from Alberton? +
Or Tambo International is about 30.6 km from Alberton by road.
How long does it take from Or Tambo International to Alberton? +
The drive usually takes about 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Or Tambo International to Alberton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Or Tambo International to Alberton? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Or Tambo International to Alberton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R51.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R51.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R57.00 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R57.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Or Tambo International to Alberton? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Kenaero Lane
From Or Tambo International To Alberton
Logan Crescent
From Or Tambo International To Alberton
: OR Tambo International
From Or Tambo International To Alberton
Boksburg
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: Johannesburg
From Or Tambo International To Alberton
Toll: Pretoria
From Or Tambo International To Alberton
Germiston
From Or Tambo International To Alberton
Durban
From Or Tambo International To Alberton
Kimberley
From Or Tambo International To Alberton
ern Bypass
From Or Tambo International To Alberton

Route Locations

Start area
Or Tambo International, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alberton
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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